She walked 300 miles for the sake of the Lakes

Julia Robson developed a passion for conservation early in life, but she never imagined it would include a 300-mile hike.

As a grade school student in Miami, Robson, who is now a member of the board of directors of the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog, made a presentation to the school board about doing something to help burrowing owls on her school’s playground. She was able get the financial support of a local humane society, and the board agreed to put up fencing to help protect the birds.